Reviews of The Birches Campground

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6

6

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Aug 2008 -
$38.00

Very nice owner's and host staff, restaurant and small supply store. Beautiful lake access with a dock for boats and visiting boats. Mostly outdated playground for kids but the lake is the main draw with a jump float and nice clean beach. Steady 30a power and decent pricing with flexible staff. We extended our stay by a half day and they charged me only $6. Now I have to be honest and list the bad - the access road is terrible and nearly 3/4 of a mile long with steep rises and falls, some overhanging tree limbs and rutted areas. Also, the sites are tight tight tight. This is NOT a place for anyone towing something longer then a 34' trailer of any type. The roads are narrow and people park their cars into the the road, I am still surprised (thanks to my wife spotting objects) that I didn't tear the roof or take out a corner marker. - mwebber78

Jun 2008 -
$42.00

NOTE: GPS does not recognize Norris Point Road. The correct address is Norris Hill Road which ends at the campground. Small, mostly seasonal campground. Sites can not be booked for less than 7 days until after Memorial Day. Minimal activities: crafts, bingo, weekend horseshoe tournament. The Saturday night we stayed they had a great band. Non seasonal sites are grassy with very little shade. Small store with basics. 6 miles to get to any services. Too many seasonals tear around on golf carts for such a small campground. Lake is beautiful and quite warm for Maine. We probably won't go back. - Everyboysmomma

Reviews of Augusta / Gardiner KOA

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6

3

9

8

9

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Sep 2017 -
$65.00

Typical KOA, overpriced for narrow, close sites. Sites are terraced up a hill. Utilities were good and site was long enough and level. No cable and slow but useable Wi-Fi. Several over the air channels. Heavily treed so forget the satellite. - starwind

Aug 2017 -
$55.00

They are running the park like a business because you pay for absolutely everything which is generally much more expensive than elsewhere. the owners are ok but not overly friendly or accommodating. With their location and the prices they charge the "all you can eat" pancake breakfast should be free. No need to incur a cost of $4 per person. they advertise activities but there we none. We would not stay here again. - Esse

Jul 2017 -
$50.00

Very friendly staff. Most sites level enough and centrally located. River very close by for swimming and fishing. Would definitely stay again. - WayBro

Reviews of Augusta West Kampground

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7

7

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7

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Jun 2016 -
$37.00

This was a convenient one night stopover from New Brunswick Canada to VT. It has a lovely lakeside setting with many seasonals and families with kids. As mentioned by others, the access road to the park is 3/4 mile of unpaved and bumpy travel but once inside the park the roads were fine.

Our unshaded site was part of an interior circular grassy area. None of the shady perimeter sites along the lakefront were available. We had a comfortable distance from our neighbor for our slide-out and the grassy site was level. We had 30 amp service but did not use their water or WiFi. There was a dump station near the exit but none at the site.

There were several families with kids, both in tents and in RVs. It seemed very family oriented.

Management does have lots of rules and signs. At registration we were handed a plastic bag for trash and a list of 28 rules. Signage in the (only?) bathroom was "no washing dishes or pans in sinks" and "washrooms closed between 8a and 9:30a". Perhaps the park's emphasis on kids was the reason for having so many rules. - BP106

Sep 2015 -
$35.00

Old smaller campground but buildings and landscape in good condition. Staff was very friendly and very helpful. Approximately 60 percent are permanent campers. Campground is right on the lake but most water view sites are taken by permanent campers. They do rent canoes and kayaks and would be a good place for fishing. Campground has some shaded areas and very limited number of 50 amp and a few long pull thru sites. Campground road had horrible potholes on road into camp. They did drag the road before we left which made the road bearable. We camped here because it was a good Sam Park but campground would not give the 10% discount unless you paid in cash. Never experienced this from a Good Sam park. - fulltimehusker

Jul 2012 -
$34.00

Wonderful park. We would definitely come back here. Small beach for swimming, good pool, games. Lots of things for kids to do. - sharon28

Reviews of Beaver Brook Campground

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6

10

10

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Jul 2016 -
$45.00

Reminded me of a state park with full hook ups. The entrance is literally at the end of a (3) mile long gravel road where it dead ends, so don't be alarmed. We had one of about 10 pull throughs close to the entrance and it was ok. Extensively treed, so-so water pressure, no wifi period, iffy cell service. Had to ask the check in people several questions after we checked in and their responses were less than helpful. Most likely won't stay again if in the area. - jc2

Aug 2015 -
$27.00

Rustic campground in the woods! Great for a weekend, week, or more. Campground is clean and well maintained. Facilities are constantly being improved. Sites are level--no concrete slabs but as I said they are level! Plenty of things to do for everyone! - Mcpowder

Jul 2004 -
$30.00

If you like a rustic campground, you will love this place. It is very wooded and some of the roads are a bit rough, but very passable. We have always had the same water site each time we have been there, as we and the dog, can go swimming just steps away from the camper door. Larger rigs may have a hard time with some of the corners, so be sure to be aware of that. According to their web site, their new pull-thru sites are now available. - dylansmom

Reviews of Foggy Bottom Marine and Campground

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10

9

10

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Jul 2014 -
$15.00

$15 rate represents a $450 monthly rate plus electric. We intended to stay a month, ending up staying for over two. This is a little slice of heaven folks, the wife and I have RV'd over 30 years and this is one of nicest campgrounds and nicest people you will ever meet. The campground is for adults only, no frills for kids which is exactly what we look for. Very clean campground, beautiful landscaping, right on the Kennebec River. I caught several small mouth bass at the dock, sturgeon can be seen jumping out of the river, eagles soaring, very pristine setting. The owners are wonderful people, host regular Friday night dinners, and do a wonderful job of making you feel like this is home. The campground is centrally located, easy enough to get to the coast or to the mountains on day trips. Augusta is 10 minutes to the north, plenty to see. We will definitely return to this park. - JamBus

Jul 2012 -
$25.00

Rate is weekly rate plus tax. We are staying here for 2 weeks. The park is quiet and seems quite secure. Each vehicle gets a remote to operate the gated entrance. Most of the sites are seasonal but there are a couple sites available. Everybody we have met is quite friendly. Sat at the river yesterday and watched several eagles fishing. We are about 50 feet from railroad tracks but have not seen any train since we got here 5 days ago. Paved rail/trail is beside the tracks. Owner is very friendly and helpful. If space is available here when we are in the area we will stay here again. - User1984

Jul 2008 -
$13.00

We found this campground thru Passport America and the rate reflects their discount. The owner added 3 new back in sites this year, the other 11 sites are taken by seasonal campers. Our site (13) is wooded, full shade, with a gravel drive and pad. It is a short walk past the other sites to the Kennebec river and marina. This is a great stop for folks traveling to or from Canada or someone with a boat that is lucky enough to get a slip in the marina. - SunnyTravelers

Reviews of Riverbend Campground

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5

9

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8

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Jul 2016 -
$30.00

It is an "ok" park for one night. Branches drug across our MH and really should be cut. They were very low. All grass sites. We had no sewer. Wifi was NOT free. Showers were free. Only one exit/entrance and not wide enough for another car to pass. That is bothersome to us considering it is very woodsy here. Careful how your GPS brings you in. "Waze" brought us up a steep,short, sharp turn at a RR track. The hitch hit the ground there and I'm not sure how we even did it without more damage. I'm not sure I would stay again. - User3274

Jun 2016 -
$32.00

Very nice campground with well maintained grounds. Some seasonal camping with well cared for sites. - sandawilliams

Jun 2008 -
$28.00

Nice clean campground. Good room for big rigs in the pull thru sites as well as down at the waterfront sites. Pool was clean and so were the restrooms. Family owned and very friendly. Easy access to dump station and they have a honey wagon service for longer stays. Owner is certified RV tech and does work at very reasonable charge. - scrowba

Reviews of Durham Leisure Campground

Rating:

7

3

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Sep 2016 -
$38.00

We stayed here four days. We had a pullthru that was very easy to set up. Campground is very rustic with wifi and electric and sewer connections There is no cable tv. Mostly long term residents here, but a beautiful woodsy setting. Would camp here again if ever in the area. - Trucker 2

Nov 2015 -
$35.00

Only park we could find in Maine that was open for business in November. Very old and rustic which isn't automatically unfavorable to us, but the sites and vegetation were neglected and it was hard to maneuver into the back-in site. The roads are dirt and in poor condition. Utilities were adequate and in good condition. Nightly rate should have included electric (per their website), but the meter was read in order to charge at check-out. Meter ended up being broken and we were made to feel like we were suspected of sabotage.

This could be a nice little campground at a reasonable price (relative to other Maine parks). I suspect the new owners will continue to make improvements but their customer service is starting off on the wrong track. - Full-Time Roamers

Reviews of Chewonki Campground

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8

10

10

10

9

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Sep 2017 -
$57.00

One of the most beautiful campground views we have seen. The property is very well kept with adirondack chairs placed throughout the property to take advantage of gorgeous views. Most sites have a spectacular view of the inlet on Montsweag Bay. Would have rated this CG a 10 based on view alone, and for smaller units, this CG is a true gem. That being said, only a few sites can really accommodate a 5th wheel or large unit. Our "pull through" site 2B was really a pull-in and back-out site, so awkward to get out. The site next to us (1B) was long enough for a larger unit but very challenging to pull in or back out because of tennis court. Our site was full hookup but no 50amp and no breaker on power post. No cable but several channels through our antenna. No internet/wifi. We stayed for 5 nights. The ladies bathroom never had paper towels or a way to dry your hands. The showers were $0.25 for 8 minutes. There was a nice saltwater pool. The CG was very peaceful and quiet except for occasional sound for small airplanes taking off from nearby small airport. - Smashcamp

Jun 2017 -
$75.00

Yes, it's expensive, so it's up to you whether it's worth it or not. We paid $75 for our site and loved it. The women that run the place are very friendly and helpful. Great to deal with, and their dogs are really nice pooches. The campground is geared mostly for tents, pop-ups and small trailers. Our 34' TT was on the large side, but there were a few sites that could accommodate us. Most of the sites are very spacious, especially compared to other private parks, which is why you're paying more. There are some really nice tent sites that are all by themselves. The campground is built on a small hill that rolls down to the marsh and the bay. Most of the sites have spectacular views of the marsh/bay, where you'll see deer, eagles, osprey, etc. What we really like about the campground is that they have kept it rustic, and keep it very well-maintained. There is a dirt road all around that is perfectly smooth. The bathroom/shower building is very simple, yet spotless. There is a saltwater pool (very nice), tennis courts, rec building, canoes and kayaks to rent (watch the tide). Some sites have no power, some 15A, and a few have 30A. Wi-fi at the office only is good, and Verizon service was good. There's a supermarket right around the corner along with other shopping. We hit the Montsweag Roadhouse for drinks - great place. Dogs are allowed. We were in site 17 once (shady). Easy getting in. Getting out took a few twists and pulling into site NN. Good thing there was a small MH there that was pulled up enough to give me some maneuvering room. We were in site RB, too (sunny). Again, getting in was easy, getting out required pulling into a site across from us. One thing that rubbed us was the guest fees. We had friends stay with us one night with their daughter, so that was another $30. We understand the need for guest fees, but $10 apiece was a bit much. There is a great campground to hang out all day in and never leave. - Merlinmurph

Aug 2016 -
$80.00

We have been staying here for approx 9yrs. You are always greeted like family by the owners. They are truly happy to see you and want you to enjoy every minute of your stay. It's quiet, clean and the views are breathtaking. Pet friendly and serene. Chewonki is our "happy place" and we choose not to go anywhere else when we camp. Once you try it, you'll want to come back, I promise! - Erinne Brown

Reviews of Freeport / Durham KOA

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8

7

8

9

4

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Sep 2017 -
$35.00

Stayed four nites in Class A, along with 2 other RV'ers. Full hook-up. My site, had to maneuver to hook up water and sewer. Friends had no problem. 15 minutes from Freeport, home of LL BEAN. Nice town, lots of places. LL Bean has 3 or 4 stores including an outlet store. The outlet is located across street, along with the other normal outlet stores. After Bar Harbor, will return for a few more days. Very nice and helpful people. - Long Island Mac

Jun 2017 -
$47.00

Rustic park but we had a huge level site with lots of space around us. Utilities worked well, even Wifi. Nice person checking us in. Lots of green space. Quiet where we were. - padre

May 2017 -
$40.00

This park is located in the country about 6-7 miles from Freeport. We had a long pull thru with good utilities and an open sky for dish located in an open grassy area. Something not always available in the Maine woods. My only complaint would be lack of signage coming from the interstate the way our GPS directed us. - ronboett